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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Hanuman Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
“हनुमान जयंती के पावन अवसर पर देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। भक्ति, शक्ति, समर्पण और अनुशासन के प्रतीक पवनपुत्र का जीवन हमें हर संकट का सामना करने और उससे पार पाने की प्रेरणा देता है।”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Swachchhata Pakhwada across the country through Regional Offices/Centers of MoSPI
Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation , Government of India is organizing Swachchhata Pakhwada across the country through its Regional Offices/Centers from 01.07.2023 to 15.07.2023 under Swachchha Bharat Mission. The Data Processing Center, Ahmedabad under the National Sample Survey Office  of the MoSPI has planned various activities during this Swachhata Pakhwada.
A rally has been planned by the Data Processing Centre, Ahmedabad under Swachchha Bharat Abhiyan on 06.07.2023 between 10.00 am and 10.30 am from Lilamani Corporate Heights, BRTS Road, Vadaj, Ahmedabad – 380013 to Nava Vadaj Hindi School No.-1, Vyaswadi, Nava Vadaj, Ahmedabad- 380014 . Approximately 50 officers/employees of the office will participate in the rally and walk to the destination during the above mentioned time, creating public awareness about cleanliness with slogans and banners related to cleanliness.
A brief introduction about the organization and the purpose of the Swachchhata Abhiyan will be explained by the organizer, and along with the cleanliness drive, tree plantation and guidance on the importance of cleanliness in public life to the students of class-VIII of the school will be given by the Deputy Health Officer of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
44th Chess Olympiad torch relay reaches Manipur State receives torch bearer grandmaster Saptarshi Roy in Imphal’s Kangla fort
The historic torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad reached Imphal on Sunday.
MLA S. Premchandra received the torch from grandmaster Saptarshi Roy who reached Imphal with the torch here at an event held at Kangla fort.
The MLA again handed over the torch to the grand master who will proceed further to Nagaland.
Later, a reception function was held inside the Kangla fort. It was hosted by the Manipur Chess Development Association.
The event was marked by a chess game played between grandmaster Saptarshi Roy and young chess players of the state including students of various schools.
Playing with the grand master will be a boost to the young budding chess players of the state, said MLA S Premchandra in his speech as chief guest of the reception function.
“Playing with the grand master will surely give a new taste of the game to the young budding players of the state,” he said.
Despite its small size, Manipur has been actively participating in almost every discipline of sports and brings laurels to the nation in most of the events.
Being India’s sports powerhouse full of talented sportspersons, there is no dearth of chess players in the state and state players are not lacking behind in any sports discipline.
In chess too, state's players will one day shine and bring laurels for the state in the national arena as well for the country in the international arena, the MLA said.
The MLA also extended his heartfelt thanks to the parents and guardians of the young budding players who attended the event.
Their participation will surely encourage the players and help in reaching the national and international arenas, he hoped.
President of the Manipur Chess Development Association Soibam Mangijao, in his presidential speech of the function, informed that Manipur is the 32nd state of the country the torch rally reached.
From here, the torch rally will proceed to Nagaland for its onward rally to other states of the country. The torch rally will cover 75 iconic places of the country, he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on June 19 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi.
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich handed over the torch to the Prime Minister, who in turn handed it over to Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand.
This torch will be taken to 75 cities in a span of 40 days before the final culmination at Mahabalipuram near Chennai.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
State-wise disbursement and utilization of funds under the Schemes of North Eastern Council for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
The year-wise Budget Estimates , Revised Estimates  and Actual Expenditure  of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region  from 2019-20 to 2021-22.
The state-wise disbursement and utilization of funds under Schemes of NEC excluding the amount disbursed to agencies other than State Government agencies during the last 3 years .
Budget Allocation to MDoNER from 2019-20 to 2021-22, year wise.
Rs. in crore
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Year
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Budget Estimates 
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Revised Estimates 
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Actual Expenditure

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AE as % of RE
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2019-20
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3000.00
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2670.00
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2669.72
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100
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2020-21
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3048.73
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1860.00
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1859.99
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100
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2021-22
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2658.00
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2658.00
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2657.47
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100
Disbursal and utilization of funds under Schemes of NEC from 2019-20 to 2021-22, State-wise
Rs. in crore.
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State
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Amount Disbursed
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Amount Utilized
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Arunachal Pradesh
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144.61
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197.63
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Assam
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92.42
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101.66
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Manipur
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118.49
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217.11
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Meghalaya
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136.20
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115.83
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Mizoram
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158.90
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324.32
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Nagaland
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139.54
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142.87
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Sikkim
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102.37
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74.88
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Tripura
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182.19
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68.03
This information was given by Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM's message on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Today, on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, I laud all those working at the grassroots to eliminate the menace of drugs from our society. Every such effort to #SaveLives is vital. After all, drugs bring with it darkness, destruction and devastation.
Let us reiterate our commitment to #ShareFactsOnDrugs and realise our vision of a Drugs Free India. Remember- addiction is neither cool nor a style statement. Sharing an old #MannKiBaat episode which contained many aspects of overcoming the drugs menace.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
“Jan Aushadhi Bal Mitra programme held on the 3rd day of weeklong celebration of 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas
On 3rd Day of Jan Aushadhi Diwas week long celebrations, Jan Aushadhi Bal Mitra programme has been conducted across the country at 75 locations to engage children as our Bal Mitras with Jan Aushadhi scheme to educate them about the benefits of the Pariyojana, price difference between Jan Aushadhi medicines and branded medicines, savings, Jan Aushadhi Seva Bhi Rozgar Bhi, etc.
In addition to this, to engage our Bal Mitra’s with Jan Aushadhi, PMBI has conducted an online quiz on Jan Aushadhi through MyGov platform with a prize of Rs. 200/- coupon each to 100 Bal Mitras. PMBI has organized release of sky lanterns and balloons at 75 locations, across the country to spread the message of the Jan Aushadhi.
The programme this year is being held under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of India's independence which is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
Special Service and Features
Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurates Design Resource Centre at Kanchipuram
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Textiles Smt Darshana Vikram Jardosh jointly inaugurated several events on the 7th National Handloom National Day on 7 August 2021 virtually, including Design Resource Centre at Kanchipuram, Building of Weavers Centre at Raigarh, Chhattisgarh and the Virtual Buyer Seller Meet and the Craft Villages at Kerala, Assam and Srinagar.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Goyal said the steps will be taken to increase production of Handloom Sector from the present level of Rs 60,000 crore to over Rs 1,25,000 crore. Also, the export of Handloom items is to be increased from the existing of Rs 2500 crore to Rs 10000 crore in the next three years.
The Minister also said that in the 75th year of Independence, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has urged all of us as a nation to buy Indian handloom products and showcase their grandeur by associating with #MyHandloomMyPride.
The Minister urged the people to buy atleast one handloom item in order to promote the weavers and handloom sector.
This function was organised by Ministry of Textiles under the guidance of Shri Upendra Prasad Singh, IAS, Secretary Textiles and Shri Sanjay Rastogi, IAS, The Development Commissioner of Textiles.
An handloom exhibition "Celebrating MyHandloomMyPride" was organised at Moti Bagh, New Delhi, as part of National Handloom Day events.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Policy for Lateral Entry In Bureaucracy
Government has, from time to time, appointed some prominent persons for specific assignments in government, keeping in view their specialized knowledge and expertise in the domain area. NITI Aayog, in its three year Action Agenda, and the Sectoral Group of Secretaries  on Governance, in its report submitted in February 2017, have recommended for induction of personnel in the middle and senior management level in the Government. Based on this, it has been decided, in principle, to appoint outside experts to 10 positions of Joint Secretary in identified Ministries/Departments and 40 positions at Deputy Secretary/Director level.
Advertisement inviting application from individuals for the post of Joint Secretary in ten identified Ministries/Departments was issued by DoP&T. The entire selection process of the candidates was entrusted to Union Public Service Commission . The UPSC, after conducting the selection process, has recommended nine individuals for appointment as Joint Secretary in nine identified Ministries/Departments.
No adverse effect on the morale of the civil servants has resulted from lateral recruitment.
The appraisal of performance of all civil services officers ) is governed by Government instructions. The officer reported upon submits his self-appraisal in the Annual Performance Assessment Report . The reporting authority, reviewing authority and in some cases the accepting authority record their remarks. The full APAR is communicated to the officer reported upon giving an opportunity to submit representation, if any, against the entries and the final grade in the report. The existing performance appraisal is consultative and transparent.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Communications
“Jai Hind PEX” organized at Kolkata GPO
Kolkata, 26th February, 2021
To commemorate the 75 years of Independence and 125 years Birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Department of Posts, West Bengal Circle, is organizing 2 days Special Event Jai Hind PEX 2021. This 2 days Philatelic Exhibition is held at Rotunda Hall, Kolkata GPO.
Sri P. K. Bisoi, Secretary of Department of Posts today inaugurated the exhibition. Sri Mervin Alexander, Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle and other eminent philatelists and Stamp collectors were present at the programme.
In the exhibition, Golden replica of Jai Hind Stamp was released. It was originally released in 1947. Moreover, Department of Post took a pertinent initiative to recognize the year-long traditional selfless services being offered by the Honey and Bee-wax collectors of Sundarbans by the way of releasing of the Special Cover on “Honey & Bee Wax Collections of Sundarbans”. To popularize Philately& to share the views of the eminent, as well as the growing youth philatelists, a unique platform, namely Kolkata Philatelic Club, has been inaugurated amidst a Grand Philatelic Exhibition, with a vast collection of Philatelic Stamps at Kolkata GPO.
The exhibition will be held till tomorrow.
Ministry of Power
‘Short Film’ making competition on ‘SAUBHAGYA‘ Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Har Ghar Sahaj Bijli Yojana  has been launched by Government of India with the objective of achieving universal household electrification by providing last mile connectivity to all household in rural and urban areas by March 2019.
Rural Electrification Corporation , a Navratna Company functioning under the purview of the Ministry of Power, is organizing a 'Short Film' making contest to create awareness about the SAUBHAGYA scheme and to involve general public as ambassadors of the programme. The Submission of Entries starts from 10th January, 2018 and the Last Date for submission is 31st January, 2018.
Categories of the Short Films/Videos should include
- Role of Electrification in Nation Building
- Real life stories of impact of Electrification on Women Empowerment
- Real life stories of impact of Electrification on Entrepreneurship
- Real life stories of impact of Electrification on Healthcare Improvement
- Real life stories of impact of Electrification on Education Improvement
- Real life stories of impact of Electrification on Agriculture
The duration of the video should be a maximum of 3 minutes and should be uploaded directly on www.saubhagya.gov.in. The videos can also be shared using Google Drive/ Microsoft One drive or Drop box and the link can be shared on entry form. These entries of the contest may also be used by REC on various platforms and advertisement campaigns for SAUBHAGYA Scheme. More details, including terms & conditions, about the Competition can be accessed www.saubhagya.gov.in.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
First Trial Shipment of North Indian Mangoes from Lucknow to Italy
Mango shipment from Lucknow to Italy being flagged off from Malihabad Mandi
In order to promote exports from North India, for the first time, a trial shipment of 10 tonnes of mangoes  was sent by sea on 15th July, 2019 from the Uttar Pradesh Mandi Parishad Pack House, Malihabad, Lucknow to Italy.
The shipment was financially supported by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority , Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The trial shipment was flagged off by Director, UP Mandi Parishad, R K Pandey, and AGM APEDA, Dr. C B Singh in the presence of officers from different departments. The shipment is the result of the first international Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet  organized in Lucknow on 26 and 27 June, 2019 by APEDA.
The consignment sent from Lucknow to Pipavav Port, Gujarat, by road through the reefer container, will reach Italy via Spain. The total voyage time will be approximately 20-22 days from Lucknow to Italy.
Generally, mangoes are exported from Uttar Pradesh by air and costs are high for goods to be transported from Lucknow to Europe. Due to this problem, although Uttar Pradesh has good quality mangoes but due to limited flights available from Lucknow and high rates of air freight it was not viable to export mangoes by air. Exporting mangoes to Europe by sea costs Rs. 28 per kilogram, while airfreight costs Rs. 120 per kilogram.
India’s agricultural exports from hinterland areas is limited due to structural challenges in cold chain logistics. To overcome this problem, new scientific techniques are being used by exporters to improve shelf life of mangoes.
Ministry of Defence
INDUCTION RALLY FOR SELECTION OF SPORTS CADETS EQUESTRIAN  FOR BOYS SPORTS COMPANY, RVC CENTRE AND COLLEGE, MEERUT CANTT FROM 13 APR 2021 TO 16 APR 2021
1. An open selection rally to select suitable Boys Sports Cadets for Equestrian discipline will be conducted on 13 Apr 2021 from 0700hrs onwards at RVC Centre and College, Meerut Cantt.
2. Eligibility:-
 Age - Candidates will be in age group of 08- 14 yrs as on 13 Apr 2021 .
 Education - Minimum Class-4th std Passedwith adequate knowledge of English and Hindi.
 Medical fitness - Will be ascertained by Medical Officer and Specialist of Army Sports Medicine Centre.
 Candidates bearing any type of permanent TATTOO on any part of their body will NOT be selected.
 X-Ray of the wrist will be conducted for age verification in doubtful cases .
3. Desirous candidates will bring following documents: -
- Birth Certificate 
- Aadhar Card.
- Residential/ Domicile Certificate issued by Tehsildar/SDM/DM.
- School Certificate/ Marks Sheet in original.
- Character Certificate in original.
- Caste Certificate issued by Tehsildar/SDM/DM.
- Certificates pertaining to achievements in equestrian sports, if any.
- Ten latest colour passport size photos.
 Riding Kit for undergoing Equestrian sports aptitude test.
4. Selected candidates will be provided free education up to X Std, free of cost Boarding and lodging, living accommodation, insurance, medical facility and intensive scientific coaching in Equestrian  discipline. On completion of X-Std and age of 17 yrs and 06 months, it is mandatory for the sports cadets to undergo the selection process as applicable for enrolment into the Indian Army under the provision of Recruitment Rules.
5. Covid-19 Precautionary Measures.All candidates will be carrying mask and gloves and produce a RT-PCR/Rapid Antigen Negative Certificate and “No Risk Certificate” when they report for the rally.
6. For further details, pleasecontact: -
Officer Commanding
Boys Sports Coy,
RVC Centre and College
Meerut Cantt, UP-250001
Contact - 7599960029
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Ministry of Defence
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Collaboration between India and Kyrgyzstan on Joint Research Work on High Altitude Biology and Medicine
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a Memorandum of Collaboration  between India and Kyrgyzstan for collaborative research work on High Altitude Biology and Medicine and aiming at further development and strengthening of mutual relationships in science and medicine, especially in high altitude biology and medicine.
The MoC will help in understanding the physical and mental picture of soldier system at high altitude and mitigate the high altitude related maladies by using Yoga practice, herbals and neutraceuticals in Indian and Kyrgyz solders/population.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Valedictory function of Vigilance Awareness Week -2021 observed at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust
During the valedictory function of Vigilance Awareness Week – 2021 held at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust on 29th November, 2021, prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions. These competitions were conducted for School & College students and Employees of the Port during the week-long Vigilance Awareness Week observed from 26th October to 1st November. More than 150 school/college students and employees actively took part in the competitions organised by the Port.
Shri T.K. Ramachandran, Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, in his address stated that every citizen of the country has a large number of interactions with various Government organisations. He also stressed that it is important that these interactions are process driven, so that probity at highest level can be maintained to attain the organizational goals. Shri J. Pradeep Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer, V.O.C. Port Trust, underscored that the competitions conducted by the Port for Schools and Colleges would kindle spark among the young minds, on the hurdles posed by corruption in Nation Building Process.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH issues notification laying down safety requirements for Construction Equipments Vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification GSR 673  dated 27 October 2020 in respect of Construction Equipments Vehicles  to holistically address the issue of safety requirements, safety of the operator and to ensure safety while such machines are running on public roads along with other vehicles, in a phased manner; Phase-II  as provided in the notification.
Currently, certain safety requirements are already mandated for Construction Equipment Vehicles in CMVR, 1989.
This Standard aims to introduce AIS  160, to introduce several safety requirements viz Visual Display Requirements, requirements for Operator Station and Maintenance Areas, Non-metallic Fuel Tanks, Minimum Access Dimensions, Access Systems for steps, primary access, alternate exit path and opening, maintenance opening, handrail and handholds, Guards, Visual Display Requirements, Machine mounted audible travel alarms, Articulated Frame Lock, Lift Arm Support Device, Dimensions and requirements for Operator’s Seat, Electro Magnetic Compatibility , Seat Belt and Seat belt anchorages, Roll over Protective Structure , Tip over protection structure , Falling Object Protective Structure , , Operator Field on View, Operator Seat Vibrations for suspended seats, etc.
Additionally, requirements with respect to pass by noise and noise measured at operator ear level are proposed, by amending CMVR 96-A and 98-A for brakes and steering effort and turning circle diameter respectively, which were earlier notified vide G.S.R 642  dated 28th July 2000.
Construction Equipment Vehicles are extensively used for carrying out various infrastructure projects. To provide for safety of operator and to ensure safety while such machines are running on public roads along with other vehicles, it is proposed to notify various safety requirements for such vehicles.
The draft notification in this regard inviting public comments was issued on 13th August, 2020.
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